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 |  | Cuban Crafters Medina 1959 Torpedo | Country:
USA | Manufacturer:
Cuban Crafters | Size:
6 1/2 x 54 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This cigar would compliment any beverage nicely. Great craftsmanship throughout the whole smoke.
9.2 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | A great cigar for the newbie or experienced smoker who doesn't feel like a really heavy smoke.
9.1 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | I would definitely buy a box of these. They're great with your morning coffee or after dinner.
9.2 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | This cigar and a cup of espresso was a coffee lovers dream. This cigar says looks can be deceiving.
9.3 EXCELLENT |
 |  | Fundación Ancestral Serie 1941 Torpedo | Country:
CR | Manufacturer:
Tabacos de la Cordillera | Size:
6 x 52 | Filler:
CR | Binder:
CR | Wrapper:
CR | | Panelist #1 | This would be a great cigar for someone who's just learning about tobacco. Good stuff.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | Overall, I'd call this a decent cigar to have with you. Pair this with a beer on the golf course.
8.8 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | The enjoyment of this cigar came with frangelica liquor, and it's deserving of humidor space!
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | A solid smoke that's on the lighter side. I'd say this is a great pick for the mild cigar smoker.
8.9 VERY GOOD |
 | | Don Douglas Cabinet Series Churchill | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
Bucanero Cigars | Size:
6 7/8 x 48 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | I'd say this is definitely a good cigar for beginners. For me, it's a good one with my morning coffee.
8.7 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | I'd call this the perfect morning smoke that would compliment the start to any day of the week.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | Excellent construction is the main highlight for me. I like my cigars more on the full-bodied side.
8.7 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | This cigar is a great mild stick. Never overpowering, it makes a great any time smoke for me.
9.0 VERY GOOD |
 | | Artesanos de Miami Elegante | Country:
USA | Manufacturer:
General Cigar Co. | Size:
6 7/8 x 49 | Filler:
DR/Nic | Binder:
Ecuador | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This was a medium flavored smoke, so I'd recommend to beginner, but veterans will enjoy as well.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | A tasty experience. Good relaxing stick for the end of the day. Pairs well with a smoky whiskey.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | A great smoke. The combination of spice and sweet really made for a wonderful ride.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | I would recommend this smoke for the end of the day with a nice pint of Guinness.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 |  | Viaje Platino Chiva | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
Viaje Cigar Co. | Size:
5 x 52 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This cigar's a winner. The taste and flavor hit the spot. I think any smoker can appreciate these.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | This cigar is worth smoking all the way down to the very end. Take an ale and enjoy them both.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | Medium-bodied and enjoyable, this cigar goes very well with a thick espresso, or even a witbier.
9.3 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | This is a cigar that while a good smoke, it never really took off and rose. Not complex enough for me.
8.8 VERY GOOD |
 |  | 2006 Cohiba Piramides Limited Edition Maduro | Country:
Cuba | Manufacturer:
Habanos S.A. | Size:
6 1/8 x 52 | Filler:
Cuba | Binder:
Cuba | Wrapper:
Cuba | | Panelist #1 | Final round-up: If someone hands you one of these, they really like you or are sucking up big time.
9.5 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | Would highly recommend this delicious stick. Not a maduro fan, but one of the smoothest I've smoked.
9.1 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | An amazing combination of aroma and flavor. Top notch. Full bodied and not for beginners.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | Great cigar with great depth until the end. Would share with (very good) friends. Otherwise - all mine.
9.5 EXCELLENT |
 | | Nestor Miranda Special Selection Habano Oscuro | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Miami Cigar & Co. | Size:
5 1/2 x 54 | Filler:
DR/Hon/Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | A decent cigar overall, but I don't think the tastes were for me. Maybe for the fuller smokers?
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | This one is the real deal. If you like 'em dark and heavy, this is one you absolutely must smoke.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | This stick almost knocked me over. My favorite cigars straddle the medium-bodied line, not full.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | Lots of power. Get yourself a glass of spiced rum on the rocks, or straight, and sit back and enjoy.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 |  | Joya de Havana Rothchild | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Crown David Cigars | Size:
4 1/2 x 52 | Filler:
Hon/Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This is a very good cigar. Medium-bodied and lots of interesting nuances. Most can dig this one.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | This full-flavored cigar has a kick that would probably be best after a heavy dinner, and with a port.
9.3 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | This is one solid cigar that can do nothing but become truly great with a few months worth of aging.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | I enjoyed starting my mornings with this cigar. This is not a smoke for the deep-enders.
8.8 VERY GOOD |
 | | Aurora 1495 Series No. 4 | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
La Aurora Cigars | Size:
5 1/4 x 43 | Filler:
DR/Nic/Peru | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | This cigar goes really well with hoppy beer. A dependable and kind of nice, all-purpose cigar.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | Easy going, but I would not recommend with a complex wine, as it would overpower the taste.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | Smoke this cigar with Miles Davis and a smooth aged rum to balance out the peppery notes.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | This is a nice cigar to have after a champagne brunch that won't overshadow the dining experience.
8.9 VERY GOOD |
 | | Voltaire Churchill | Country:
USA | Manufacturer:
Orleans Group | Size:
7 1/4 x 50 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
Ecuador | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | For me, this is an after dinner smoke that went well with some Glenlivet and with good friends.
8.8 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | A nice smoke for those cool spring evenings on the porch that goes perfect with a cup of hot cocoa!
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | I like my cigars to be a little more complex, so this didn't quite hit the spot for me. For beginners.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | This is a good cigar to smoke while you've got a long night ahead. It's good company.
9.0 VERY GOOD |
 |  | Savinelli Aperitifs Naturals | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Savinelli USA | Size:
4 x 30 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
DR | | Comments: |
From the same makers of another southern-inspired and produced treat, the Mint Julep cigar, comes a new offering made in conjunction with Blanton's Bourbon - the world's first single barrel bourbon. All tobaccos are aged in bourbon barrels for three to six months and hand-rolled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. With an original and easy-going taste, it manages to successfully buck the commercial feel of some of the bigger flavored brands. Elegantly crafted, it's presented in a glass tube capped with the Blanton's signature bronze horse to seal in the flavor and freshness.
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 | | Blanton's Tan Label Single Barrel Burbon Whiskey | Country:
USA | Manufacturer:
Kentucky Gentlemen Cigar Co. | Size:
5 x 50 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
Col | Wrapper:
Conn | | Comments: |
This little stick is a perfect quick smoke for those rare and stolen moments when time won't afford a larger committment, but without sacrificing quality, flavor, or taste found in full-sized cigars. The burn is consistent all the way and the ash is surprisingly solid for a smaller cigar. Don't let its size fool you - this is a full-bodied smoke with a pleasant aged tobacco flavor that allows you to enjoy it all the way down to the nub, without ever really showing a hint of bitterness. An ideal smoke for your morning cup of coffee or to soften out a night. A solid quick smoke that won't disappoint.
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SMOKE - Spring 2009
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